Congratulations to our Senior US Attorney Jeremy and his wife Fah on their recent Australian citizenship! The pair celebrated their citizenship ceremony on March 27, 2023. Jeremy is originally from the US, and Fah is from Thailand. They arrived in Australia together on Christmas Eve, 2016 and Jeremy
WMP Immigration Update May 2022
Welcome to the Worldwide Migration Partners immigration update. I'm Melissa Vincenty, and I'm the managing director of Worldwide Migration Partners. So many of you are eager to get back to international travel - I wanted to provide a quick update on the changes to the process, so you can better
Australian Travel Exemptions During The Pandemic
Australia's International Travel Ban and Exemptions for Eligible Applicants Are you looking to relocate your family back home to Australia? Are you expecting to move overseas for a new job or to expand your business? Are you needing to visit unwell loved ones from your home country but are unsure
U.S. to Ease International Travel Restrictions November 2021
Biden Administration to Ease COVID Travel Restrictions for More than 30 Countries White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients has announced that starting in November, foreign nationals will once again be permitted to fly to the U.S. Travellers from previously banned international
President Biden Ends Immigrant Visa Ban [UPDATE]
Trump Era Visa Bans Rescinded by President Biden On February 24, 2021, U.S. President Biden rescinded what has come to be known as the Immigrant Visa Ban or the Presidential Proclamation 10014 previously issued by former President Trump. Former President Trump issued the Immigrant Visa Ban on
Important Information for All Travelers to the United States – COVID-19 Requirements [Update]
Updates to COVID-19 Requirements for Traveller's to the US As widely reported and announced by the U.S. Center for Disease (CDC) this week, the United States will start a new COVID-19 related policy stating that "all international passengers headed to the United States will first need to show proof
Requesting an Emergency Non-Immigrant Visa Appointment in Australia
As of July 16, 2020 the US Consulates in Sydney and Perth have announced a resumption of certain limited immigrant and non-immigrant visa services "including travelers with urgent travel needs and students (F, M and J categories)." The US Consulate Melbourne remains unable to resume routine visa
U.S. Visa Renewals by Mail
U.S. Visa Renewals by Mail for Australian Citizens Most Australian citizens working in the United States on visas remember having to apply for their initial US visa; book an appointment, wait in the security line, spend considerable time at the US Consulate, and then attend your scheduled in-person
K-1 Fiancé Visa for Marriage to a United States Citizen
Recently, it has been increasingly common that a US citizen and their international partner are separated because of travel restrictions, including travel both in and out of the US. The K-1 fiancé(e) visa is an option for couples who intend to get married, though have not been able to to do so
Update to Australian Student Visas
ANNOUNCED: Update to Australian Student Visas. There was information released on 20 July 2020 that pertains to both Student Visa Applicants as well as Student Visa holders. The main points of the media release by DHA are: 1. The Government will recommence granting student visas in all locations
Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Non-immigrants Into The US
On June 22, 2020, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation relating to certain non-immigrant visa categories due to COVID-19 and its effects on the US economy. The Proclamation takes effect at 12:01AM eastern daylight time on June 24, 2020. The "Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who
Leaving Australia – International Travel Ban and Exemptions
Due to COVID-19, leaving Australia is not currently possible for Australian citizens and permanent residents. However, in certain circumstances Australians can apply for an exemption to depart. The only scenarios which permit an international departure are as follows: Your travel is as part of the